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3-860-243-11(1)
Stereo
Cassette Deck
EN
Operating Instructions
GB
F
ES
P
TC-WE405
TC-WR661
TC-WR350Z
ª 1997 by Sony Corporation
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INFORMATION NOTICE FOR THE WARNING This equipment has been tested and CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED found to comply with the limits for a KINGDOM Class B digital device, pursuant to Part To prevent fire or shock 15 of the FCC Rules. - For TC - WR661 - The mains lead plug of TC - WR661 is a These limits are designed to provide hazard, do not expose 2-pin type designed to be connected only reasonable protection against harmful the unit to rain or to TA - AV561 . Do not connect this plug interference in
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating the unit, please read this manual Getting Started thoroughly and retain it for future Unpacking 4 reference. Hooking Up the System 4 Playing a Tape 5 About This Manual Recording on a Tape 6 The instructions in this manual are for models TC-WE405, TC-WR661 and TC- Advanced Recording Operations WR350Z. Check your model number by Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 8 looking
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Getting Started Getting Started Hookups Unpacking When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on Check that you received the following items: the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to • Audio connecting cords (2) White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below. Tape deck Amplifier Hooking Up the System LINE TAPE This section describes how to hook u
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a Tape 24 3 AUTO REC LEVEL DIRECTION DOLBY NR Da RELAY OFF B C 5 6 4 3 7 fi SYNCHRO DUBBING A B 2 8 HIGH/NORMAL FADER ARL 1 9 START(DECK B P) DECK A DECK B PAUSE REC MUTE REC 0 10 COUNTER RESET Pr R 0 ) 0) PHONES POWER p »á p »á ¤ ¤ • See page 4 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position. information. 1 • You can use either deck for playback. Press POWER, and then press ¤ z To locate the beginning of a tape and sta
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 234 AUTO REC LEVEL DIRECTION DOLBY NR Da RELAY OFF B C 5 4 6 3 7 SYNCHRO DUBBING Afi B 2 8 HIGH/NORMAL FADER ARL 1 9 START(DECK B P) PAUSE REC MUTE REC 0 DECK A DECK B 10 COUNTER RESET Pr R 0 ) 0) PHONES POWER p »á p »á ¤ ¤ 5 • See page 4 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want information. 1 to record. • Use deck B (on your right hand side) for recording. • See "Dubbing a Tape" (page Press POWER, and then press ¤
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Basic Operations Basic Operations z To protect recordings Press PAUSE P or á. against accidental erasure 5 Break out the record-protect Recording starts. tab(s) (see page 11). Start playing the program source. 6 To Press Stop recording p Start recording from the reverse side » twice in Step 5 Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume recording. Take out the cassette ¤ after stopping recording z The Dolby HX PRO* Use these switches (controls) to perform additional system automatically opera
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Advanced Recording Operations Advanced Recording Operations z You should adjust the recording level manually with REC LEVEL in the following cases: Adjusting the Recording Level —The recording level cannot be adjusted properly due Automatically (Auto Rec Level) to excessive noise in the program source. —The program source level is too low and the recording The Auto Rec Level function automatically measures level does not increase. During a quiet passage in a program source such as the peak signa
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Advanced Recording Operations Fading In and Out (Fader) Dubbing a Tape You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at You can gradually increase the recording level at the normal or high speed. beginning of a recording (fade in) or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording (fade out). p PAUSE P HIGH / NORMAL » / á DIRECTION It is convenient to use this function, for example, when the tape reaches to its end and you don’t want the track AUTO REC LEVEL DIRECTION DOLBY
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Advanced Recording Operations z During high-speed dubbing Only p is operative. Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) z You don‘t have to adjust the recording level or select the Dolby NR system during dubbing You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each Dubbing is automatically performed with the same track or erase unwanted portions on a tape. recording level and Dolby NR system as the original in deck A. If, however, you want to monitor the sound
during normal-s
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Additional Information Additional Information Precautions Notes on Cassette Tapes To protect a recording on side A or B On safety Break out the respective tab. • Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Side A • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Tab for side B On power sources Tab for side A • Before
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Additional Information Demagnetizing the heads Cleaning After 20 to 30 hours of use, or when you notice a hissing sound or loss of high frequencies, demagnetize the heads with a commercially available demagnetizer for tape decks. Please refer to the instructions of the Head assembly of deck B demagnetizer. Pinch rollers Capastans Erasing head Recording/playback head AUTO DIRECTION DOLBY NR REC LEVEL Da RELAY OFF B C 5 6 4 3 7 SYNCHRO DUBBING Afi B 2 8 HIGH/NORMAL FADER ARL START(DECK B P) 1 9 PA
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Additional Information There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast-forwarding or rewinding. Troubleshooting / This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a mechanical problem. If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting ¤ does not work. guide to help you remedy the problem. Should the / There has been a power failure or the power problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. cord has been disconnected during
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Additional Information General Specifications Power requirements Where purchased Power requirements System U.S.A. and Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo U.K. and Continental Europe 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australia 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Fast-winding time (approx.) 180 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) Other countries TC-WE405/WR350Z: 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Bias TC-WR661: AC bias 120/220/230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted with D
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Index Index Names of Controls Index Buttons ARL (automatic recording level adjustment) 8 A, B ¤ (eject) 5 - 7, 12, 13 HIGH/NORMAL 9 Adjusting PAUSE P 5, 7 - 10, 13 recording level automatically. See Auto rec REC (recording) r 6 - 8 level REC MUTE (record muting) R 10 recording level manually 7 p (stop) 5, 7 - 10, 13 volume 5 á (forward play) 5 - 10, 13 Audio connecting cord 4, 14 » (reverse play) 5, 7, 9, 13 Auto play 5 ), 0 (fast-forwarding and rewinding) 5, 13 Auto rec level 8
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